1. Somerset Beliefs S - Set high expectations O - Objective M - Meaningful curriculum E - Effective R - Resourceful and responsible life long learners S - Scholars who achieve proficiency and beyond E - Evaluate continuously and use data to drive curriculum T - Teachers who are highly qualified

2. No Scents Scented products are not permitted on Campus! Scented products include but are not limited to: Perfume Cologne Lotion Hand Sanitizer Body Spray. You can put any of those on at home before leaving for school. There are hand sanitizers in every class room that are scent free. Being caught with any scented product on campus can result in a detention!

3. Spartans Joust Half day Wednesday, January 27, 4 th period $5.00 See Mr. Federici to pay, find your ticket please Watch your teachers battle out in a jousting ring! Get out of class early! Rains vs. Roach Sinski vs. Kyryliw Wilson vs. Yvette Fuksman vs. Brasino

4. If a teacher or staff can see your underwear, a detention will be assigned. Have pride in your appearance, you’re a Spartan!

5. The Who-What-When-Where of the Hat Hats aren’t the essential article of clothing they once were but are still worn by both sexes for fashion and for function. Knowing when to remove a hat is as important as wearing the right hat for the occasion. If you were a medieval knight who failed to remove his helmet or lift his visor and identify himself the consequences could be fatal. Throughout history hats identified social standing and removing a hat was a gesture of respect. In the “old days,” men took off their hats in Christian churches, when they entered someone’s home, when greeting a boss, and always in the presence of a lady. Ladies were entirely exempt from “hat rules,” wearing them whenever and where ever they wished. While some of these customs are now historical footnotes, even in today’s casual culture men and women still remove their hats as a sign of respect. Cancer patients are exempt from hat rules. Here’s when it’s fine to wear your hat and when it’s not: Men Hats can be left on… Outdoors At athletic events (indoors or out) On public transportation In public buildings such as post offices, airports, and hotel or office lobbies On elevators Take hats off, including baseball caps … In someone’s home At mealtimes, at the table While being introduced, indoors or out (unless it’s frigid!) In a house of worship, unless a hat or head covering is required Indoors at work, especially in an office (unless required for the job) In public buildings such as a school, library, courthouse, hall In restaurants and coffee shops At a movie or any indoor performance When the national anthem is played When the flag of the United States passes by, as in a parade Women Fashion hats (not baseball-style caps) can be left on… In someone’s home At luncheons, weddings, garden parties At religious services At a movie or any indoor performance When the national anthem is played When the flag of the United States passes by, as in a parade Take your fashion hat off… Anytime it blocks someone’s view, such as wedding, a theater Indoors at work Remove baseball-style (unisex) caps… In someone’s home At mealtimes, at the table While being introduced In a house of worship, unless a hat or head covering is required Indoors at work, unless required for the job In public buildings such as a school, library, courthouse In restaurants and coffee shops At a movie or any indoor performance When the national anthem is played When the flag of the United States passes by, as in a parade

6.  You will receive a Spelling Bee List from your homeroom teacher.  Study this list over the break. When we return from the break, you will take a test on these words in homeroom.  We will pick winners from each grade level based on these test scores.  The winners from each grade level will go to the Somerset Spelling Bee on March 10 th. Annual Somerset Spelling Bee March 10 th

7. Somerset BoysBasketball Season Schedule 2015-16 DateSchoolLocation/resultsTime 1.1/15/2015 (Fri) Covenant Christian School ($4 adults, $2 students) 720 Emerson Dr. NE Palm Bay, FL*7:00 PM 1.1/19/2016 (Tues) St. Edwards ($5 Adults, $1 Students) 1895 Saint Ed’s Dr. Vero Beach*6:30 PM 1.1/21/2016 (Thurs) Morningside Academy ($3 Adults, $1 Students) 1631 SE Greendon Ave Upper School, PSL6:00 PM 1.1/25/2016 (Mon) Jupiter Christian ($5 adults, $2 students) 700 Delaware Blvd Jupiter*7:00 PM 1.1/26/2016 (Tues) John Carrol ($5 Adults, $2 Students) 3402 Delaware Ave Ft Pierce 6:00 PM 1.1/28/2015 (Mon) Saint James Christian Academy ($2 Adults, $1 Students) 4300 Okeechobee Rd Fort Pierce4:30 PM Somerset Spartans Boy’s Basketball Schedule 2016

8. Do you have a career in mind but don’t know how much it would pay?  Visit salary.com to compare different careers and learn the median income for each.  You can also find:  information on what is required to work in that career field  a list of responsibilities  sample interview questions

9.  Grad Bash 2016 @ Universal Orlando® Resort continues the tradition of music, fun and excitement in a 2-park graduation celebration. New rides, live concerts, dance parties, live DJs, street entertainment and karaoke will keep your seniors celebrating from 7PM - 2AM. Jessie J Will be Preforming live.  When: April 8 th, 2016 FULL PAYMENT AND PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 19 TH.  Cost: $130 – FULL PAYMENT AND PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 19 TH.  Turn in your payment to Mrs. Silva in the Main Office

10. Senior Hoodie  Price: $31.95 including tax  Order forms are found in the main office.  Available in small, medium, and large sizes (limited)  4 mediums, 3 larges, 4 small left!!!! First come first serve! Front Back

11. *Announcements* Spring Break 2017 – British Isles ❖ Registration is now open - 32 seats available  Tour Number: 1747637KT Spring Break 2018 - China  Registration is now open – 30 seats available ❖ Tour Number: 1752005WJ

12. Attention all seniors!! Please bring in any college acceptance letters to Mrs. Hernandez as soon as possible to have them displayed in the office!

13. Volunteer Opportunities I.Community Center: 2195 SE Airoso Blvd, Port St. Lucie II. Botanical Garden: 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd, Port St. Lucie OR 772-337-1959 III. Manatee Center: 480 N Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce OR 772-489-3034 IV. Animal Husbandry Volunteer: 420 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce V. Civic Center: 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie OR 772-878-2277 VI. Robert E. Minsky Gymnasium: 750 SW Darwin Lane, Port St. Lucie VII. Savannah Preserve State Park: 2541 Walton Rd., Port St. Lucie OR 772-398-2779 VIII. St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity: 772-249-0792 IX. Police Department: 772-344-4052 X. The Humane Society of St. Lucie County Cat Foster Program (18+): 772-332-5876 XI. The Humane Society of St. Lucie County Dog Foster Program (18+): 772-332-5876 XII. Dog Walking (Humane Society of St. Lucie County): 772-519-2423 XIII. Harvest Food and Outreach Center: 2520 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce OR 772-468-8543 XIV. City of Port St. Lucie Volunteer Program: 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie OR 772-807- 4475 XV. Students Working Against Tobacco: 5150 NW Milner Dr., Port St. Lucie OR 772-785-6144 XVI. United Way of St. Lucie County: 4800 S US 1, Fort Pierce OR 772-464-5300

14. SAT will be launching a new version of the SAT in March 2016. Quick Facts  4 parts: Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and the optional SAT Essay  400–1600 score scale  3 hours and 50 minutes with the SAT Essay — or 3 hours without it  4 answer choices  4 college application fee waivers for every student who uses an SAT fee waiverSAT fee waiver You can find more information about the new scoring process and what's different on the test in the main office.

15. College Tour Personalized guided tours of: University of Florida, University of Central Florida, Florida State University, University of South Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University Price: $429.00 Due by January 15 th Deposit: $100.00 due by December 14 th Price Includes: Deluxe Hotel Accommodations, Hotel Security, All gratuities, Meals. For the full itinerary see Mrs. Hernandez

16. Seniors! When applying for universities/colleges you must remember to fill out an Official Transcript Request Form found in the main office. For security reasons we will not be releasing transcripts without your written permission. Forms can we found in the spindle under the GUIDANCE tab in the MAIN OFFICE. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Hernandez.

17. University Application Deadlines! FSU January 13 th, 2016 UCF - May 1 st, 2016 FAU - May 1 st, 2016

18. SENIOR PACKAGE ❖ Class of 2016 – Senior Fees $60 after January 1 ❖ Cap & Tassel (keep) ❖ Gown Rental ❖ Diploma with cover ❖ Graduation Tickets ❖ Senior Pins ❖ Senior Awards ❖ Senior Portrait for the School ❖ Prom – $80 ❖ Senior Activities Week - $52 for all ❖ May 16– Superplay Night 7-10pm ($18) ❖ May 17– Movie Night ($15) ❖ May 18– Dinner/Roast/Awards/Pinning ($12) ❖ May 19– Beach/Picnic Day (Potluck) ❖ May 20– Breakfast @ Golden Corral ($10)

19. RMHC U.S. SCHOLARSHIPS: Seniors ONLY HOW TO APPLY:  Beginning October 1, 2015, students may apply online. Seniors may only apply for one of the four scholarships. The deadline for the 2016 academic year is January 20, 2016 at 11:59 PM Central Time Zone. Applicants will be notified of scholarship award status by June 30, 2016.  Scholarships are for students in the United States living in areas where there are participating local RMHC Chapters. Please note that not all Chapters offer all four scholarships below. participating local RMHC Chapters  For more information visit: http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us- scholarships

20. Scholarship Opportunity  Law Firm of Ayo and Iken will be awarding TWO $1,000 scholarships for select seniors. To see if you qualify please visit their web site at Deadline for Application is May 1st, 2016 http://www.myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorce -scholarship-ayo-iken/

21. Bright Futures Seniors the Florida Financial Aid Application will become available on December 1, 2015. Visit the following website to apply. http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/

22. Kahn Academy  Free to students who have taken the PSAT!  It’s a great way for you to personalize your learning needs while preparing for the SAT.  PSAT scores are populated directly into Kahn Academy, which produces a personalized plan of study for each student.  Kahn Academy offers practice exercises and videos tailored to each individual student’s answers and test results!  You can work at your own pace to increase skills with instant feedback. Sat.org/officialpractice

23. Saint Leo University If you are a senior applying for Saint Leo University please see Mrs. Hernandez in the main office. Mr. Weston graduated from Saint Leo University and is willing to provide, applying students, with paperwork which would give you an automatic $100.00 book scholarship, plus the chance to win an additional $500.00 scholarship.

24. University of South Florida USF’s College of Nursing ranks #1 in Florida and #24 nationwide! #48 on U.S. News and World Reports “National Universities” list #43 Best Engineering Schools nationwide (#5 for Biological / Agricultural Engineering) #47 Best Law Schools nationwide #43 Best Medical Schools: Research nationwide #14 in Pharmacy nationwide One of the nations top 40 public research universities nationwide Has been named one of the top 50 Colleges Advancing Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

25. Tohono O’odham Community College  A Morrill Land Grant School located in beautiful Arizona  Two-year college for individuals from all walks of life who want to further their education  Highly qualified faculty and staff who are dedicated to the art of teaching, advising, and service specifically to the Tohono O'odham Community  Offers Apprenticeships in Carpentry, Construction Painting, Electrical, Facilities Maintenance, and Plumbing  GO JEGOS!!!!!

26. LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY http://www.lmunet.edu/ ✓ Application Fee waived for SCPA students ✓ In state tuition offered ➢ Associates of Science in Nursing ➢ Bachelor of Science in Nursing ➢ Bachelor of Business Administration ❑ Accounting ❑ Marketing ➢ Bachelor of Science ❑ Athletic Training ❑ Veterinary Health Science ❑ Criminology and Criminal Justice ❑ Social Work ❑ Environmental Science ➢ Bachelor of Arts ❑ Art ❑ Media Communications ❑ Business ❑ Political Science Harrogate, TN

27. Tutoring ❖ Lunch Tutoring: 1.Monday- English 2.Tuesday- Science 3.Wednesday- History 4.Thursday- Foreign Language and Math 5.Friday- TBA ❖ After school Tutoring: 1.Monday- Science 2.Tuesday- Math 3.Wednesday- Detention 4.Thursday- English 5.Friday- N/A

28. UCF Tour  Who: Open to ALL GRADE LEVELS  Where: UCF  What: Campus and housing tour  When: January 19 th  Cost: $12 (lunch not included) Permission slips are available in the main office and see Mrs. Hernandez for more information. All money and permission slip due by January 15 th

29. **YEARBOOK** **Notice** All Yearbooks Must be Preordered by MARCH 1, 2016 Only $50 Order Yours Today!

30. “13 Ways to Screw up a College Interview” Come support your fellow Spartans by attending the first ever Drama Club play! January 20 th at 7:00pm Port St Lucie Community Center Tickets are only $5 and will be sold in front of the main office during lunch starting January 12 th until the 20 th Children under the age of 12 get in free

31. Volunteer hours available Botanica Garden Festival & Plant Sale February 13 th -14th School Shirts are required 8am-4pm Saturday and Sunday Tips may be included You must have a volunteer form with parent permission with you if you volunteer, these forms are located in the front office on the spindle. Located at 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port Saint Lucie, FL off of Port St. Lucie Blvd

32. Entries must be submitted no later than March 16. All artwork must be on poster board no larger than 22 x 28. Please see Ms. Wilson in 107 for more information if you are interested in participating. Law Day Art Contest Open to St. Lucie County students, this year’s theme is the concept of Miranda warnings. Prizes 1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $300 3rd Place: $200

33. !ATTENTION TEACHERS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS!  Teachers and Staff: If you wish to order food please call or email Mrs. Yvette by 11 pm. She will be more then happy to place the order for you.  Students: If you need permission to order food ask Mrs. Yvette prior to 11pm We are doing this to try and minimize the constant deliveries, thank you for your cooperation.

34. Armed Forces The following military branches will have recruiters on campus to speak with you: Marines: January 22 nd Army: January 21 st Air Force: January 22 nd Coast Guard: Pending Navy: Pending

35. ATTENTION SENIORS  The Fetterman & Associates Scholarship Project honors College bound High School seniors.  Scholarship iPads and Scholarship checks were presented to the winners of last year.  To see excerpts of 2014-2015 award ceremonies at this website: www.lawteam.com/scholarshipwww.lawteam.com/scholarship  To enter high school seniors must write an original essay describing their most influential teacher.  Five winners will be chosen & awarded $1,000 cash scholarship.  More information call Kelly Moderwell, Project Director, at 561-845-2510 or kelly@lawteam.com.  DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2016

36. Spelling Bee Winners!  Congratulations to the following students:  9 th grade winner: Andrew Zglinicki  9 th grade alternate: Malaika Butt  10 th grade winner: Emma Johnson  10 th grade alternate: Kaylee Hernandez  11 th grade winner: Joshua Bredemeyer  11 th grade alternate: Stephanie Hernandez  12 th grade winner: Jarod Rivera  12 th grade alternate: Rainey Torres  All winners and alternates need to see Ms. Brasino ASAP.